October 2025 Iron Mic Awards

Congrats to our October 2025 Iron Mic winners!
Enroute: LAX_CTR - ZLA
TRACON: SCT_APP - ZLA
Tower: LAX_TWR - ZLA
Ground: BOS_GND - ZBW

Enroute Top 3
LAX_CTR 41.19%
HNL_CTR 31.49%
BOS_CTR 27.25%

TRACON Top 3
SCT_APP 26.04%
BOS_APP 19.38%
PCT_APP 16.81%

Tower Top 3
LAX_TWR 27.33%
BOS_TWR 25.45%
SAN_TWR 24.88%

Ground Top 3
BOS_GND 26.79%
SAN_GND 23.73%
MEM_GND 15.6%

Bundle up and fire up those engines — it’s time for the Cold Start FNO!

Kick off Boston Virtual ARTCC’s annual 60-hour winter marathon with a frosty Friday night across the Northeast Corridor. From 0000 to 0400z (1900–2300 ET) on Friday, December 5th, the Boston (ZBW), New York (ZNY), and Washington (ZDC) ARTCCs will team up to bring you wall-to-wall coverage from New England to the Mid-Atlantic.

No featured fields this time — the skies are your playground. Whether you’re flying a quick shuttle hop, an east coast milk run, or a long-haul departure, expect full staffing, heavy traffic, and that signature Northeast energy.

Start your weekend right — with a Cold Start.


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Concurrently, ZBW will be hosting the 60 Hours of BVARTCC event. This is a one-of-a-kind ATC marathon event! Boston Center will be staffed continuously for 60 hours throughout the weekend in December. Please check the event posting for details.

Pilots, power up your prop planes and proceed to Pumpkin Pie and and Patterns. Indy Center staffs four airports in central Indiana for your Thanksgiving prep- Terre Haute, Bloomington, Columbus, and Indianapolis. Pick up your last minute groceries, shuttle the family into town, or just escape the house cleaning. Collect all four Thanksgiving collectibles by visiting each airport for a limited time Indy Center Discord tag.

Featuring: KHUF, KBMG, KBAK, KIND
Date and Time: November 25th, 2025 | 2359z - 0400z (7pm -11pm ET)

Join the New York ARTCC for our monthly featured field series! Throughout the year, you’ll be able to enjoy our ATC services and bring the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple to our busy satellite airports like Teterboro, Westchester, Islip, and more.

Practice your approaches, fly a scheduled airliner, or start a cross-country journey - it can all be done right here on Tuesday Nights in New York!

This month, bring the pumpkin pie, stuffing, and of course, the turkey, to our annual pre-Thanksgiving bash: Turkey Day at Teterboro! A little birdie told us that the tower controllers will waive your EDCTs if you bring them some of your feast...

Date & Time: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 7pm - 10pm Eastern | 2359z - 0300z

Experience the intensity of "A Wednesday Night at Washington National" on December 10th, 2025! This event highlights the unique challenges of Washington Reagan National Airport (KDCA), the bustling commuter hub famous for its compact airspace and proximity to the nation's capital. From 2359z to 0300z, pilots can tackle the airport's signature obstacles—including converging runways, minimal separation, and dense traffic flows—while flying regional jets and narrow-body aircraft. This is your chance to navigate one of VATSIM's most demanding and rewarding environments with ATC support during the critical arrival and departure phases. Sharpen your precision flying skills and connect with the community during a high-paced evening in the iconic, confined skies of Washington D.C.